Core Insights - Commercial Metals Company (CMC) stock reached a 52-week high of $68.35, closing at $66.86, driven by the acquisition of Concrete Pipe & Precast, LLC (CP&P) and strong Q4 results [1][9] - CMC has a market capitalization of $7.4 billion and holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) [1] Financial Performance - CMC reported Q4 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.35, up from $0.90 year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $1.37, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 [2] - Net sales for the quarter were $2.11 billion, a 5.9% increase year-over-year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.04 billion [3] - Gross profit rose 21.6% to $393 million, while core EBITDA increased 32.9% to $291 million [3] Recent Acquisitions - CMC completed the acquisition of CP&P, which is expected to create a scalable platform in a fragmented industry with strong profit margins [4] - The acquisition is projected to be immediately accretive to CMC's EPS and free cash flow, with annual run-rate synergies expected between $5 million and $10 million by the third year [5] - CMC also plans to acquire Foley Products Company for $1.84 billion, expected to close by the end of 2025, which will enhance its position in the precast concrete market [6] Market Conditions - Strong demand in North America for CMC's major product lines is anticipated to positively impact results [7] - The company is implementing price increases across its mill products to counter rising scrap costs, which will help maintain margins [7] Stock Performance - CMC shares have increased by 8.9% over the past year, compared to the industry's growth of 22.2% [8]